PERSIAN GULF (Nov. 5, 2008) Seaman Apprentice Jacob Halfen performs corrosion preventative maintenance aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Erik Brown and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Randy Flores participate in small arms live-fire training on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is underway in the Pacific Ocean preparing for a deployment scheduled for early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel Barker/Released)
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq (Oct. 29, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Patricio Lanas, Personal Security, Detachment, I Marine Expeditionary Force, inspects all areas on a patrol in Sina District industrial area, Fallujah City, Iraq. Multi national force west commanding general and Iraqi police leaders are working together to assess the economic progress and to check on the financial expenditure within the Iraqi government. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lindsay L. Sayres/Released)